OPT Api Engineer Jobs
API Engineer jobs are well-suited for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations, making H-1B visa sponsorship a realistic next step. Your 12-month OPT window, or 24-month STEM extension if eligible, gives you time to prove your value and secure long-term status.
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We are seeking a skilled Integrations Developer that will report to the Manager of Software Development. This is a key role in focused on building, maintaining, and optimizing API-based integrations between our systems and our customers systems. This role requires a strong understanding of API development, system integrations, and data exchange processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integrations that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
- Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between our systems and external customer platforms to perform tasks like accepting an order/po, acknowledging the receipt of an order, providing order status updates, providing shipping acknowledgements, and providing invoices.
- Collaborate with customers to understand integration requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Work with RESTful and SOAP APIs to facilitate data exchange across various platforms.
- Develop middleware and data transformation solutions to ensure compatibility between systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve integration-related issues.
- Create standardized documentation for customers regarding our integration processes, API specifications, and best practices.
- Ensure security, scalability, and reliability in all integration solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Monitor and optimize integration performance and data flow.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in API development and system integrations.
Skills:
- Extensive background in full stack software development and design.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C#.
- Experience demonstrating software solutions to business stakeholders to help them understand the use and functionality of solutions.
- Ability to handle positive and negative feedback by end-users without taking personal offense and maintain a focus on teamwork/partnership towards a common goal.
- Well-rounded development experience including web applications, console applications, integrations, and APIs.
- Desire to continually stay up-to-date on new technologies and cyber-security.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects/items simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field is a plus.
- 3+ years of full-time full-stack development experience. (C#, .NET, MS SQL preferred)
- 3+ years building system integrations, data integrations or APIs for critical business systems.
About us:
Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label!”
Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.
We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.
Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a skilled Integrations Developer that will report to the Manager of Software Development. This is a key role in focused on building, maintaining, and optimizing API-based integrations between our systems and our customers systems. This role requires a strong understanding of API development, system integrations, and data exchange processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless integrations that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
- Design, develop, and maintain API integrations between our systems and external customer platforms to perform tasks like accepting an order/po, acknowledging the receipt of an order, providing order status updates, providing shipping acknowledgements, and providing invoices.
- Collaborate with customers to understand integration requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
- Work with RESTful and SOAP APIs to facilitate data exchange across various platforms.
- Develop middleware and data transformation solutions to ensure compatibility between systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve integration-related issues.
- Create standardized documentation for customers regarding our integration processes, API specifications, and best practices.
- Ensure security, scalability, and reliability in all integration solutions.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Monitor and optimize integration performance and data flow.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in API development and system integrations.
Skills:
- Extensive background in full stack software development and design.
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as C#.
- Experience demonstrating software solutions to business stakeholders to help them understand the use and functionality of solutions.
- Ability to handle positive and negative feedback by end-users without taking personal offense and maintain a focus on teamwork/partnership towards a common goal.
- Well-rounded development experience including web applications, console applications, integrations, and APIs.
- Desire to continually stay up-to-date on new technologies and cyber-security.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects/items simultaneously.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related field is a plus.
- 3+ years of full-time full-stack development experience. (C#, .NET, MS SQL preferred)
- 3+ years building system integrations, data integrations or APIs for critical business systems.
About us:
Brook & Whittle Ltd. is one of North America’s leading Sustainable Labeling Solutions providers, producing pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging for many of the nation’s leading brands. The company serves multiple consumer markets, including Personal Care, Beverage, Food, Nutraceuticals, Wine & Spirits, and Household Chemicals. The company’s rapid growth can be attributed to its world-class staff of employees and its commitment to sustainability, print innovation, and the latest technological advancements. Wouldn’t it be cool to go into a store, pick up a product and say “we make that label!”
Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure.
We believe people are our greatest asset. Thus, we highly value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition and creativity. Relationships are our cornerstone whether it be clients, vendors or co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for an exceptional individual to join our growing organization.
Brook & Whittle LTD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook & Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Brook & Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook & Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Api Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B filing histories
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for API engineers before are far more likely to do it again. Prioritize companies with a track record of sponsoring software and backend engineering roles over those with no filing history.
Apply before your OPT start date
Hiring timelines for API roles typically run six to twelve weeks. Starting your search two to three months before your OPT authorization begins gives you enough runway to negotiate a start date that aligns with your work authorization.
Highlight backend and integration experience clearly
Employers screening OPT candidates want to see specific technical depth. Lead with REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and any API gateway or microservices experience. Vague descriptions of software work won't differentiate you in a competitive applicant pool.
Confirm your degree field qualifies for the STEM OPT extension
API engineering roles typically fall under software engineering or computer science, both STEM-designated fields. Verify your specific CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer, so you know whether the 24-month extension is available to you.
Address sponsorship directly in your cover letter
Many employers assume OPT means complicated paperwork. A short, confident sentence stating you're authorized to work on OPT now and eligible for H-1B sponsorship before your authorization expires removes ambiguity and keeps your application moving forward.
Negotiate your start date around OPT approval timing
USCIS recommends applying for OPT 90 days before your program end date, but EAD processing can take two to three months. Build your job search timeline around your expected EAD receipt date, not just your graduation date.
Api Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do API Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, in most cases. API Engineer positions typically fall under software engineering, computer science, or computer and information science, all of which are STEM-designated fields. Your specific eligibility depends on the CIP code attached to your degree, not your job title. Confirm with your DSO that your program qualifies before you rely on the 24-month extension in your job search planning.
How do I find API Engineer jobs that sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles open to OPT and visa sponsorship, which removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that won't consider work authorization. For API engineering roles, look for employers in fintech, SaaS, and enterprise software, where backend API development is a core function and H-1B sponsorship is common.
Can I switch API Engineer employers while on OPT without losing my status?
Yes, OPT is not tied to a specific employer the way H-1B status is. You can change jobs as long as your new role is directly related to your field of study and you report the change to your DSO within ten days. On the STEM OPT extension, your new employer must also sign a Form I-983 training plan before you begin work.
What happens to my OPT if my API Engineer job is fully remote?
Remote work is permitted on OPT, but your employer must still be a legitimate U.S.-based company with a real business presence. You cannot work remotely for a foreign employer while on OPT. For the STEM extension, remote employees are still covered under the I-983 requirement, and your employer is responsible for supervising your training plan regardless of work location.
How early should I start applying for API Engineer roles before my OPT authorization begins?
Start applying two to three months before your expected OPT start date. API engineering hiring processes, including technical screens, system design interviews, and offer negotiations, typically take six to twelve weeks. Factoring in EAD processing time of eight to twelve weeks, beginning your search shortly after submitting your OPT application puts you on the most reliable timeline.